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As we step into January 2025, global markets are experiencing a wave of optimism, driven by cooling inflation and robust bank earnings in the U.S., alongside hopes for continued interest rate cuts in Europe. Major indices have rebounded strongly, with value stocks leading the charge amid rising oil prices and profit-taking in technology shares. In this environment, dividend stocks remain an attractive option for investors seeking steady income streams and potential capital appreciation, especially as they often exhibit resilience during periods of market volatility.
Top 10 Dividend Stocks
Name | Dividend Yield | Dividend Rating |
Peoples Bancorp (NasdaqGS:PEBO) | 5.11% | ★★★★★★ |
Tsubakimoto Chain (TSE:6371) | 4.34% | ★★★★★★ |
Wuliangye YibinLtd (SZSE:000858) | 3.50% | ★★★★★★ |
CAC Holdings (TSE:4725) | 4.69% | ★★★★★★ |
Southside Bancshares (NYSE:SBSI) | 4.49% | ★★★★★★ |
Padma Oil (DSE:PADMAOIL) | 7.50% | ★★★★★★ |
GakkyushaLtd (TSE:9769) | 4.46% | ★★★★★★ |
Guangxi LiuYao Group (SHSE:603368) | 3.49% | ★★★★★★ |
FALCO HOLDINGS (TSE:4671) | 6.68% | ★★★★★★ |
DoshishaLtd (TSE:7483) | 3.87% | ★★★★★★ |
Click here to see the full list of 1983 stocks from our Top Dividend Stocks screener.
Below we spotlight a couple of our favorites from our exclusive screener.
Société BIC
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Société BIC SA is a global manufacturer and seller of stationery, lighters, shavers, and other products with a market cap of €2.54 billion.
Operations: Société BIC's revenue segments include €823.20 million from Stationery-Human Expression, €811.20 million from Lighters-Flame for Life, and €542.60 million from Shavers-Blade Excellence.
Dividend Yield: 4.4%
Société BIC's dividend sustainability is supported by a reasonable payout ratio of 51.7% and a cash payout ratio of 40.9%, indicating coverage by both earnings and cash flows. However, its dividends have been volatile over the past decade, raising concerns about reliability despite recent growth. The company's dividend yield of 4.43% is below the top tier in France, but it trades at a significant discount to estimated fair value, suggesting potential upside if stability improves. Recent earnings show increased profitability with net income rising to €73.6 million in Q3 2024 from €59.8 million the previous year, providing some optimism for future payouts amidst ongoing volatility challenges.
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Delve into the full analysis dividend report here for a deeper understanding of Société BIC.
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Our valuation report unveils the possibility Société BIC's shares may be trading at a discount.
DKSH Holding
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: DKSH Holding AG offers market expansion services across Thailand, Greater China, Malaysia, Singapore, and the rest of the Asia Pacific as well as internationally with a market cap of CHF4.53 billion.